He answers Celine that the president is not very powerful because American power is diffused through institutions, and corrupt institutions leave little that the president can fix.
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He answers Celine that the president is not very powerful because American power is diffused through institutions, and corrupt institutions leave little that the president can fix.
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He answers Celine that Trump's anti-war campaign image does not rule out war with Iran because campaign promises differ from presidential action, Trump has signaled stronger support for Israel, and pro-Israel donors are aligning with him.
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"Then the most likely outcome is a civil war. Okay? Does that make sense? So, any questions so far? Yeah. So, Celine asked a..."
"Right? Because Americans will have access to guns. But these guys have access to jets and bombs and tanks. Okay? Does that make sense?..."
"Every president is the same way. What you say in public before you become president and what you do as president are two very..."
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A June 2024 lecture arguing that the next American civil war will not repeat 1861.
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